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Chamber members receive tools to access global opportunities and strengthen their businesses. Build your network and join today.
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative welcomes the completion of negotiations on Taiwan’s accession to the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). Taiwan's accession will provide U.S. firms access to the extensive procurement that Taiwan will cover under the GPA.
View more updates from the USTR.
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The Ministry of the Economy of Mexico has established a new federal government agency called ProMexico that is responsible for strengthening the participation of Mexico in the international economy.
Visit their Web site for more information.
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TRADE AND THE FINANCIAL CRISIS. Dr. Richard Drobnick, director
of International Business, University of Southern California, discussed the implications of the global financial crisis for international trade at the Chamber's International Trade & Investment Committee meeting in November. The economy continues to slow in the United States, Europe and Japan,
but is expected to bounce back in 2010, Drobnick said.
Above left, Drobnick and the Chamber's International Trade & Investment Committee Chair Carlos Valderrama, Musick, Peeler & Garrett, LLP.
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Businesses learn the basics of trade with Latin America
Representatives from the Port of Los Angeles, City National Bank and the U.S. Department of Commerce shared tips with businesses on how to do business with Latin America at the Chamber's “Trade 101: Latin America” event in partnership with SCORE in November. Topics included exporting basics, locating ideal consumer markets, intellectual property rights, local resources, movement of goods and trade financing.
International trade: year in review
The Chamber's International Trade department hosted several high profile events in 2008. Speakers included:
- Ambassador Susan Schwab, United States Trade Representative
- Ambassador John Veroneau, Deputy United States Trade Representative
- Hon. Juan Marcos Gutierrez Gonzalez, Cónsul General of Mexico in Los Angeles
- Hon. Luis Guillermo Plata, Minister of Commerce, Republic of Colombia
- Hon. Nerses Yeritsyan, Minister of Economy, Republic of Armenia
- Dr. Jerrold Green, President & CEO, Pacific Council on International Policy
- And many more.
Stay tuned for more exciting events in 2009.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from the Chamber's International Trade Department. We look forward to seeing you in 2009.
Learn more about the Chamber's International Trade events or contact International Trade Coordinator Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569 or [email protected].
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 Support the Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Now is the time to make your voice heard on the Colombia, Panama and South Korea Free Trade Agreements. An FTA with these three countries would strengthen bilateral political and security partnerships between them and the United States, positively impacting the L.A. economy.
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L.A. Export Series 2009, Jan. 13 - April 7
Join the Chamber and the CITD El Camino College for a seven-part series to learn how to assess your own export potential, protect yourself internationally, identify the markets that need your products and make ongoing export sales and get paid. A CITD trade specialist will be at each seminar for on-site counseling and follow-up. Certificates will be awarded for completion of the series. Register now, or contact Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569 or [email protected].
International Trade & Investment Committee Meeting, Jan. 20
Hear from Dr. Jerry Nickelsburg, economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast, at the Chamber's International Trade & Investment Committee's first meeting of 2009. Nickelsburg will be giving the committee an economic overview for the new year and its implications on international trade. Register now, or contact Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569 or [email protected].
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WIT Annual Holiday Celebration and Charity Benefit, Dec. 10
Join Women in International Trade (WIT) - Los Angeles for its annual holiday celebration and charity benefit, “WITmas by the Sea” at the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach. The evening will include a silent auction and raffle prize drawings to benefit, “Room to Read”. Register now.
Panel Discussion on U.S.–Japan & Asia Trade and Investment for 2009, Dec. 17
Hear from Wendy Cutler, Assistant U.S. Trade
Representative for Japan, Korea and APEC Affairs, and The Honorable
Junichi Ihara, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles, at the panel discussion hosted by the
Japan America Society of Southern California in coordination with NIKKEI America, Inc. at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. Cost is $40 for Japan- America Society members and $45 for non members. Register now.
VITA’s Global Networking Breakfast, Jan. 21
The Valley International Trade Association (VITA) is hosting its Global Trade Networking Breakfast in Sherman Oaks. Hear from speakers including Wafa Kanan, President of Unique Image, on “Doing Business in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.” Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Register now or call 818.379.7000, ext. 109. For more information visit www.vitainternational.org.
Business Opportunity in Israel
For investment and company acquisition opportunities with a high upside potential in the United States and eastern market, contact Isaac Levy, 718.216.8878 or [email protected].
To submit an event, contact International Trade Coordinator Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213.580.7569 or [email protected].
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